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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.46, 1,276.83 and 571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.46, 1,276.83 and 571.02 is: 787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.46 : 1,276.83 = 571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.46/1,276.83 = 571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.46x = 1,276.83 × 571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.46x = 729,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,090.68/925.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.82

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